Stranger Things star Joe Keery has once again sparked fresh speculation about his love life, this time with pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter. Rumours of a possible romance between the two have been circulating for months, but their latest appearance — or rather, coordinated arrival — at the Saturday Night Live after-party in New York City has reignited fan curiosity.
The after-party followed Stranger Things actor Finn Wolfhard’s hosting debut on SNL, making it a reunion moment for cast members. While Joe and Sabrina arrived separately, their presence at the same exclusive event did little to quiet the ongoing dating buzz. Fans were quick to connect the dots, especially as neither has publicly confirmed or denied their relationship status.
Photos and videos shared across social media showed Sabrina Carpenter stepping out of her car as paparazzi cameras flashed. The “Espresso” singer looked effortlessly stylish in a long black coat, her signature blonde locks completing the chic appearance. Meanwhile, Joe Keery arrived in his usual laid-back cool fashion — sporting a black leather jacket, grey jeans, a knit hat, and sunglasses. Though they didn’t make a joint appearance, their separate arrivals only fueled speculation further.
This isn’t the first time the duo has sent fans into a frenzy. Back in October 2024, Sabrina was performing at the Austin City Limits festival when she spotted Joe Keery in the crowd. In a playful moment on stage, she teased, “Joe, it’s actually cuffing season; I don’t know if you know that,” before handing him a pair of pink handcuffs. Joe, known to fans as DJo for his music career, extended his wrists toward her in a humorous exchange that quickly went viral online.
Sabrina Carpenter and Joe Keery, aka the guy she arrested for being too hot, arrive at the SNL afterparty 🤭 pic.twitter.com/gj1a5Vqu1e
— sylvia (@ohhowromantic) January 18, 2026
Despite such public interactions, neither Joe nor Sabrina has addressed the romance rumours directly. Their silence has only intensified speculation among fans and media alike, leaving everyone wondering if friendship has blossomed into something more.
Both stars have previously been in high-profile relationships. Joe Keery dated actress Maika Monroe for five years before the couple parted ways in 2022. Sabrina Carpenter was previously linked to actor Barry Keoghan, though their relationship reportedly ended after a year in 2024.
Whether Joe and Sabrina are truly an item or simply close friends enjoying each other’s company remains a mystery. For now, fans continue to watch their every move, waiting for confirmation. Until then, their SNL after-party appearance and viral stage moment remain the biggest clues in Hollywood’s latest dating puzzle.